Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100253476 | Storage and Dispensing Devices for Administration of Oral Transmucosal Dosage Forms - Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature. | 10-07-2010 |
20110226263 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A system for treating an airway disorder is provided with an implant body configured to conform to an airway-interface tissue site in a manner compatible with normal physiological function of the site. In some embodiments, the implant body includes an adjustment element configured to allow in-situ adjustment of the implant body between first and second tensioning forces applied to the site. Methods of using such systems are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
20110308529 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A system for treating an airway disorder is provided with an implant body configured to conform to an airway-interface tissue site in a manner compatible with normal physiological function of the site. In some embodiments, the implant body has a V-shape with first and second elongated legs configured for implantation in airway-interface tissue. The first and second elongated legs are configured to apply tensile forces to the tissue. Methods of using such systems are also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20110308530 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A system for treating an airway disorder is provided with an implant body configured to conform to an airway-interface tissue site in a manner compatible with normal physiological function of the site. In some embodiments, the implant body has first and second end portions and a medial portion. The implant body also includes a coupler configured to couple the end portions to one another such that the medial portion encircles targeted tissue. Methods of using such systems are also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20120017919 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A method of treating an airway disorder includes placing an implant in a patient's tongue, wherein the implant has first and second end portions that attach to tissue, and a tensioned medial portion between the first and second ends. The medial portion is configured to apply a pressure of less than a predetermined amount. Device systems associated with such methods are also provided. | 01-26-2012 |
20120035216 | SMALL VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS CONTAINING SUFENTANIL FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN - Compositions, systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms via the oral transmucosal route of a subject for treatment of pain. | 02-09-2012 |
20120035528 | LOW-PERMEABILITY, LASER-ACTIVATED DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - An implantable drug delivery device that uses multiple reservoir elements to contain and release doses of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The device includes a first shell element, which has a first enclosed cavity volume and forms a low-permeability barrier. The first shell element is configured to absorb light irradiation from a laser source, the laser irradiation causing a breach in the first shell element. A first active pharmaceutical ingredient is contained in the first enclosed cavity volume and is released when the first shell element is breached. The device also includes a second shell element, which has a second enclosed cavity volume and also forms a low-permeability barrier. A second active pharmaceutical ingredient is contained in the second enclosed cavity volume. The device also includes an envelope element containing the first and second shell elements. | 02-09-2012 |
20120232473 | STORAGE AND DISPENSING DEVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS - Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature. | 09-13-2012 |
20130090594 | METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING SMALL VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS USING A DISPENSING DEVICE - Systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject using a device are disclosed. The dispensing device includes a lock-out feature and a means to retard or prevent saliva and/or moisture ingress such that the drug dosage forms in the device remain dry prior to administration. | 04-11-2013 |
20140007885 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - Methods for treating sleep apnea. A method includes implanting at least first and second elongated implants in a tongue or soft palate of a patient, wherein each of the first and second implants is configured to have a first, expanded configuration and a second, contracted configuration, wherein implanting comprises implanting the first and second implants having their first, expanded configurations. The invention also provides systems for treating sleep apnea that can be used with the methods. | 01-09-2014 |
20140014116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A self-adjusting implant includes a first anchor configured to anchor to a first tissue location and apply a first tension force thereto; a second anchor configured to anchor to a second tissue location spaced apart from the first tissue location and apply a second tension to the second tissue location; a third anchor configured to anchor to a third tissue location spaced apart from and non-collinear with the first and the second tissue locations; a first tension-bearing segment spanning between the first and the third anchors, comprising a first deformable portion; and a second tension-bearing segment spanning between the second and the third anchors wherein the third anchor is configured to generally distribute a tension of the first tension-bearing segment with a tension of the second tension-bearing segment. The invention also includes methods for treating airway disorders that can be used with described implants. | 01-16-2014 |
20140031975 | STORAGE AND DISPENSING DEVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS - Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature. | 01-30-2014 |
20140246027 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - A system for treating an airway disorder is provided with an implant body configured to conform to an airway-interface tissue site in a manner compatible with normal physiological function of the site. In some embodiments, the implant body includes an adjustment element configured to allow in-situ adjustment of the implant body between first and second tensioning forces applied to the site. Methods of using such systems are also provided. | 09-04-2014 |
20150038898 | METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING SMALL VOLUME ORAL TRANSMUCOSAL DOSAGE FORMS USING A DISPENSING DEVICE - Systems and methods for administration of small volume sufentanil drug dosage forms to the sublingual mucosa of a subject using a device are disclosed. The dispensing device includes a lock-out feature and a means to retard or prevent saliva and/or moisture ingress such that the drug dosage forms in the device remain dry prior to administration. | 02-05-2015 |